Key Points Flashcards
1
Q
Sensible heat is heat that causes a temperature change that can be measured with a thermometer or sensed by a person,
A
True
2
Q
Latent heat is heat identified by a change of state and no temperature change
A
True
3
Q
Heat is tranfered by conduction convection and radiation
A
Teue
4
Q
Heat is generated in a boiler by the combustion of fuel
A
True
5
Q
A british thermal unit (BTU) is the amount of heat energy required to raise the temperature of 1 lb of water 1 F
A
True
6
Q
All steam boiler operate using a feedwater system, fuel system, draft system, and steam system
A
True
7
Q
(14.7) psi is atmospheric pressure
A
True
8
Q
Absolute pressure is 14.7+ psia
A
True
9
Q
The maximum allowable working pressure (MAWP) of a boiler is the recommended maximum pressure in pounds per square inch (PSI)
A
True
